Meru Water falls Day trip
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 7 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Meru Water falls Day trip worth booking?
Meru Water falls Day trip is a 6.5-hour experience in Arusha, Tanzania, from $66 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (7)
- Duration
- 6.5 hours
- From
- $66 per person
No visit to Arusha is complete without a Mt. Meru waterfall hike! During this full day excursion, your guide will lead you through a number of small agricultural villages with lush landscapes, where the locals sell a var
What you get
About this experience
No visit to Arusha is complete without a Mt. Meru waterfall hike! During this full day excursion, your guide will lead you through a number of small agricultural villages with lush landscapes, where the locals sell a variety of goods such as coffee, maize, bananas and other types of fruits and vegetables. Upon arrival at the park* where the famous Mt. Meru waterfall in Arusha, Tanzania is located, an armed guard will escort you and your guide to see this incredible natural wonder. Enjoy the cool waterfall mist and relax in a beautifully shaded area while taking in the sites. Be sure to bring your camera to take some breathtaking photos!.
What's included
Included
- All Taxes/VAT
- All Transportation
Not included
- Tips for the Guide/Driver and Safari cook
- Visas
- international flights
What you'll see and do
Mount Meru Waterfall
Days 0 : Free Airport pick up service to the customer. Our guide will pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and take you to our office in Arusha. As local Tanzanians, our guides know well the country and Arusha city, so you’ll be in good hands from when you arrive to the moment you leave.
6 minutes here · Admission included
Mount Meru Waterfall
No visit to Arusha is complete without a Mt. Meru waterfall hike! During this full day excursion, your guide will lead you through a number of small agricultural villages with lush landscapes, where the locals sell a variety of goods such as coffee, maize, bananas and other types of fruits and vegetables. Upon arrival at the park* where the famous Mt. Meru waterfall in Arusha, Tanzania is located, an armed guard will escort you and your guide to see this incredible natural wonder. Enjoy the cool waterfall mist and relax in a beautifully shaded area while taking in the sites. Be sure to bring your camera to take some breathtaking photos!.
6 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Travel Africa Safari Agency
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Physical effort
5 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Meru Water falls Day trip. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Ask for James
The waterfall is beautiful and the hike there was fun and challenging. James, our guide, personalized our hike as we had time and energy to hike a few more hours. We developed a real friendship with James. His education and fluency (English) were top notch. Even more than that, he is just a fascinating, kind, positive guy. Hiking with him made for a great day. We are planning on returning to Tanzania next year for a few more adventures and we will arrange to be with James as much as possible.
via Tripadvisor
Great hike
James made this hike one of our favorite experiences from our whole trip including 3 countries in Africa. We loved the waterfall and James tailored the trip to exactly what we wanted. Beautiful mountain and great little hike. Make sure you ask to go with James!
via Tripadvisor
NKOLLO TOURS & SAFARIS
Best tour guide ever! Make sure you ask for JOEL. Very knowledgeable of Arusha, waterfalls, Kilimanjaro & thermal waters! Great personality. Started at 8 am. Ended at 7 pm. Full day but very worth it! The hike to see the waterfalls is so worth it. Just beautiful !!! See pics below.
via Tripadvisor
Joel is a legend!!!
The guide who picked us up, Joel, was a legend! Super friendly, very informative and relaxed. He took us to the Waterfall where the entrance fee and guide fee was included in the price. The local guide from Mt. Meru however did try to say we still have to pay the guide fee. After we declined it was ok however, and Joel confirmed it was already included. The waterfalls and hike were great, afterwards Joel even helped me to get a local sim card. I would definitely recommend, but pay attention to what is and what isn’t included so you don’t get ripped off by someone.
via Tripadvisor
Poor service
I chose to be picked up and dropped off from Kilimanjaro Airport, however no one ever showed up, and when I contacted the tour operator they informed me they were expecting me to go to their office in Arusha. They then did organise a transfer for me, but I was very late in starting the trip, once I arrived, I was informed I needed to pay an extra $40 for a transfer back to the airport, which I would be sharing, and had no choice over the departure time. I had a flight to catch and they were not much concerned about it. While the waterfall tour is very nice and I enjoyed it, after that I was taken to shops & markets where I was pressured into spending money. I asked to end the day early because I was not enjoying myself. We had agreed a time (5:45) for the driver to pick me up to return to the airport, and he did not arrive until after 6:00. We then had to pick up the others and then get through traffic. I was flying home, on an international flight so I was fairly anxious to check in. To the driver’s credit he was unaware I was flying internationally, he thought I had a domestic flight like the others, and he did his best to get me to the airport as quickly as possible. I would not recommend this company, there are many better companies offering better services.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Travel Africa Safari Agency, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 61.0.
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Meru Water falls Day trip: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Arusha.
How much does Meru Water falls Day trip cost?
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Prices start at $66 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Arusha usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Meru Water falls Day trip take?
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Plan for about 6.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Arusha is not rushed.
Is Meru Water falls Day trip worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Arusha, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Meru Water falls Day trip?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Meru Water falls Day trip suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Meru Water falls Day trip?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Arusha can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Arusha and add a light layer if any part of the 6.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Meru Water falls Day trip start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Arusha within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Arusha?
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On Outty we rank every Arusha experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs, 4 Days Group Camping Safari, 3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Arusha?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Arusha?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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